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HP682 Battery

Thread starter rmetcalf
Start date Jun 14, 2026

rmetcalf

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Jun 14, 2026

I have two HP682 radios, both running the newest Firmware. A3.3.20.004

When the radios are powered off. They drain the battery. I bought these radios on eBay used. The firmware they had in them was not too old, probably a later V2. This issue started since I first got them so the firmware is not the issue. I'm convinced that it has something to do with a setting in the radio I'm missing.

I have gone through the code plug and I couldn't find anything obvious. I'm wondering if anyone has experienced this.

I have already reverted back to a fresh default code plug. I did this when I upgraded to the latest V3 firmware and it's still doing it. I also bought a brand new battery and no change.

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